Recent Latino Policy & Issues Briefs

The Latino Policy & Issues Brief series offers research summaries in a concise four-page format. Each brief focuses on a critical issue facing the Latino community. All briefs in the series, including previous briefs, are available in print as well as PDF.

The State of Latino Los Angeles

Abel Valenzuela Jr., Kenya L. Covington, and Michael A. Stoll

No. 24, November 2009

This policy brief examines how the quality of life for Latinos in Los Angeles compares to that of whites, blacks, and Asians. An “equality index” was used to quantify the experiences of these four racial/ethnic groups in terms of their overall well-being in six socioeconomic categories. Results reveal that Latinos experience significant disparities in many areas.

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